Basic Info

Phylum : Tracheophyta
   Sub-phylum : Euphyllophytina
     Infra-phylum : Radiatopses
       Class : Spermatopsida
         Sub-class : Rosidae
          Super-order : Rutanae
            Order : Sapindales
               Sub-order : Rutineae
                 Family : Aurantioideae
                  Tribe : Aurantieae
                    Sub-tribe : Citrinae
                      Genus : Citrus
                         Species : grandis
                           Scientific name: Citrus grandis
                             Author : Merril
                               Local name : Nobab
                                 Common name : Pumelo
                                   Habitat : plain
Leaves

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Morphology

Leaf :

Division simple
Lamina Shape orbicular
Lamina Length 8.65 cm
Lamina Width 5.22 cm
Lamina Attachment brevipetiolate
Margin dentate
Apex obtuse
Petiole Length 3.72 cm
Petiole Wing present
Petiole Wing Wide broad
Petiole Wing Shape obcordate
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina articulate


Leaves

Fruit :

Weight 782.36 gm
Diameter 16.25 cm
Length 18.23 cm
Shape pyriform
Base Shape concave collared
Apex Shape truncate
Skin Texture rough
Segment 14 nos.
Segment Shape Uniformity present
Rind Colour white
Rind Thickness 1.85 cm
Pulp Colour red
Pulp Colour Intensity medium
Axis semi
Axis Shape irregular
Axis Diameter 3.56 cm
Oil Density (sq.cm) 41.38
Oil Gland Nature conspicuous
Areola absent
Areola Diameter 0 cm
Style Scar absent


Fruits


Seed :

Shape semi-deltoid
Surface smooth
Colour brownish white
Length 1.83 cm
Width 0.85 cm
Cotyledon Colour white
Average Seeds 32-47


Seeds

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Uses

Consume as fresh fruit or as pickles, use in religious rituals and festivals, has aesthetic value but lesser economic value.

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Reference

  • Citrus By Federick S. Davies & L. Gene Albrigo(P18 & 20);
  • Citrus Processing: A Complete Guide By Dan A. Kimball; Citrus Oils: Composition, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Contaminants and Biological Activity By Giovanni Dugo(P 475);
  • Citrus Fruit: Biology, Technology and Evaluation By Milind S. Ladaniya(P 23, 202 & 103);




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